Did you see Karen Gillan on The Nerdist a few weeks back in those spots for “z’Ombéal”? (Of course you did, but you can go back here and watch ‘em now if you need a refresher) Anyway, today’s bonus video from the Nerdist Channel is filled with outtakes and bloopers from the taping of those very spots. Zombieriffic! Pondtastic! Or something like that.

In case you missed Saturday night’s edition of The Nerdist on BBC America, and you’d better have a VERY GOOD REASON for doing that, like you were not in the U.S. or you were playing for Michigan or Syracuse at the time (my excuse? I was driving to Vegas at the time, but it’s on the DVR), here are Karen Gillan’s z’Ombeal sketches from the show, a hair care spot and a warning to just Say No to Brains. Zombie makeup can’t wipe out the adorbs.

And, in case you missed it last week, the original:

Hey, Canada, your chance to watch is Sunday, 7/6c/4p, on Space. And if you’re in North America, this should serve as a reminder to watch the show live next week, Saturday 10/9c on BBC America, with Jon Hamm, Betsy Brandt, and Rory Scovel (and Sunday on Space in Canada). No excuses.

The next episode of The Nerdist on BBC America is all about the coming zombie apocalypse, with testimony from guests Robert Kirkman and Michael Rooker — oh, Merle, we hardly knew ye — from, of course, The Walking Dead, plus the above, in which Karen Gillan becomes zombified in a spot for “z’Ombéal.” Here’s a promo for you from BBC America:

And, yes, Jonah Ray offers his expert advice on the best zombie weaponry. You should watch. Saturday, April 6th, 10/9c, after new episodes of Doctor Who and Orphan Black on BBC America (and Sunday 7/6c/4p on Space in Canada, and, yes, we’ve determined that despite the syndicated TV listings and channel guide descriptions, they’re running the new episodes). Join us, won’t you?

]]>http://www.nerdist.com/2013/04/the-nerdist-presents-karen-gillan-zombie/feed/3Nerdist News Exclusive: The Pond Farewellhttp://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/nerdist-news-exclusive-the-pond-farewell/
http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/nerdist-news-exclusive-the-pond-farewell/#commentsSat, 08 Sep 2012 16:01:45 +0000http://www.nerdist.com/?p=54269Nerdist News caught up with the cast of Doctor Who — Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, and Arthur Darvill — as well as showrunner Steven Moffat and Executive Producer Caroline Skinner at San Diego Comic-Con International, and our own Brian Walton asked them about Season 7 and the pending departure of the Ponds. Watch it now right here from The Nerdist Channel.

You’ve seen the Nerdist Channel’s “Chris Hardwick’s All Star Celebrity Bowling” episode with Team Doctor Who, and now BBC America has posted a few minutes of behind-the-scenes footage that will enhance your enjoyment of that episode. If you didn’t already love these guys, you will now.

(And if you look really closely at the :30 mark, in the mirror behind Team Doctor Who, there’s proof that I was there, although you’d need sophisticated forensics to determine that for sure. The Zapruder film has nothing on this)

So you’ve seen the Series 7 debut episode of Doctor Who and you have Daleks on the brain, you’ve been surprised by someone’s appearance and what happens to that person (didn’t expect that, did you?), and we’re off and running with the new season. There’s no better post-game than Chris’ exclusive Nerdist Channel Q&A with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, plus Executive Producer Caroline Skinner, taped at the panel that followed the New York preview screening of the episode at the Ziegfeld Theater. (And if you haven’t see the episode yet, go watch it, then make sure you come back and watch this discussion)

Here’s the final episode of the BBC’s Pond Life webisode prequel series for debut episode of Series 7 of Doctor Who, this one somewhat… darker than the first four. And it leaves us hanging for Saturday night, which, I suppose, is the point.

And here are some videos from BBC One about the first episode:

We’ll be watching “Asylum of the Daleks” on Saturday night, 7:20p on BBC One in the U.K,, and 9/8c on BBC America in the U.S. and Space in Canada, that’s for sure. We’ll also be watching all the shows on the Nerdist Channel’s Doctor Who-eekend, which started this morning with Chris Hardwick’s All Star Celebrity Bowling, the Team Doctor Who edition (now you know the majesty of Karen’s bowling “style” and Matt and Steven’s unfamiliarity with the bowling art) and continues Saturday with Dork Fork featuring Alton Brown, Chris’ exclusive Q&A with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan (plus Executive Producer Caroline Skinner) about the episode on Saturday night, and Just Cos from Galllfrey One on Sunday. Subscribe to the Nerdist Channel now and you’ll be notified about all of it.

]]>http://www.nerdist.com/2012/08/pond-life-webisode-5-message-deleted-plus-more-video/feed/5It’s Here: Team Doctor Who on “All Star Celebrity Bowling”http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/its-here-team-doctor-who-on-all-star-celebrity-bowling/
http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/its-here-team-doctor-who-on-all-star-celebrity-bowling/#commentsFri, 31 Aug 2012 14:31:17 +0000http://www.nerdist.com/?p=53746And… here it is. You’ve heard about it, and now the episode of Chris Hardwick’s All Star Celebrity Bowling featuring Team Doctor Who — Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, and Steven Moffat — taking on Team Nerdist — Chris Hardwick, Chloe Dykstra, Alex Albrecht, and Wil Wheaton — is ready for your viewing pleasure at the Nerdist Channel. You’ll learn who has the knack of knocking down pins (proper form or not), and you’ll learn who’s the greatest danger to the structural integrity of the lanes (gotta roll that ball, not bounce it). This was taped during San Diego Comic-Con International, and it was a blast. Enjoy.

This special early posting from the upcoming second series of Chris Hardwick’s All Star Celebrity Bowling is also the start of Doctor Who-eekend, our celebration of all things Whovian leading to the debut of the opening episode of Series 7 of Doctor Who on BBC One, BBC America, and Canada’s Space. The special programming includes the new cooking show Dork Fork with special guest Alton Brown helping create some Doctor Who treats (Saturday morning), a special exclusive Q&A hosted by Chris and featuring Matt, Karen, and Executive Producer Caroline Skinner (Saturday night), and Just Cos at Gallifrey One, with Chloe and Matt Mira prowling the convention for the best cosplay (Sunday morning).

In between that all, watch the debut of “Asylum of the Daleks,” the Series 7 opener, on Saturday night: BBC America and Space will have it at 9/8c, while BBC One in the UK will air it at 7:20p.

Tomorrow is a big day at the Nerdist Channel, as you may have gathered from the daily promotional mentions I’ve dropped onto the site. But it doesn’t hurt to remind everyone that it’s Doctor Who-eekend starting Friday, does it?

The festivities, timed to celebrate the start of the new series of Doctor Who on Saturday night, begin on Friday morning with the Team Doctor Who edition of Chris Hardwick’s All Star Celebrity Bowling. You’ll see Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, and Steven Moffat as you’ve never seen them before (I’m fairly confident about that, considering how they professed not to be bowlers), taking on Team Nerdist, namely Chris, Chloe Dykstra, Alex Albrecht, and special guest Wil Wheaton. Chris uses a TARDIS ball, some of the bowlers display very strange yet oddly effective form, and much laughter ensues. It’s a must-watch.

On Saturday morning, you’ll see the debut of the Nerdist Channel’s new series of cooking specials, Dork Fork, which will show you how to make special edibles for specific special occasions. The first episode shows you how to make snacks with a Doctor Who, the better with which to watch the series 7 opener. And the guest is noted Whovian and Good Eats/Iron Chef America host (and latest Nerdist Podcast guest) Alton Brown. That’s a great way to start a show.

You’ll undoubtedly take a break to watch the new Doctor Who episode “Asylum of the Daleks” on Saturday night, 7:20p on BBC One in the U.K,, and 9/8c on BBC America in the U.S. and Space in Canada. But we have an amazing post-game show for you at the Nerdist Channel, Chris’ exclusive Q&A with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan (plus Executive Producer Caroline Skinner). It’s the panel that followed the New York preview screening of the episode at the Ziegfeld Theater. Real Whovians will not want to miss that.

Finally, on Sunday morning, Just Cos returns with cosplay coverage from Galllfrey One. Chloe and Matt Mira wander the halls looking for the best and weirdest Whovian cosplay; Maybe you’ll get some ideas for your own costumes.

Again, it’s all must-watch stuff for any Doctor Who fan or anyone else, for that matter. Subscribe to the Nerdist Channel now and be there Friday morning as Doctor Who-eekend kicks off.

The fourth chapter of the BBC’s Pond Life webisode prequel series leading up to the debut episode of Series 7 of Doctor Who finds the Ood in Amy and Rory’s house trying to be helpful while the Doctor explains its presence and deals with TARDIS trouble.

And that’s our cue to remind you about the Nerdist Channel’s Doctor Who-eekend starting Friday with Chris Hardwick’s All Star Celebrity Bowling, the Team Doctor Who edition, and moving on to Saturday for Dork Fork with Alton Brown guesting to whip up some Whovian treats; then watch the new Doctor Who episode “Asylum of the Daleks” on Saturday night, 7:20p on BBC One in the U.K,, and 9/8c on BBC America in the U.S. and Space in Canada, jumping back to the Nerdist Channel for Chris’ exclusive chat with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan (plus Executive Producer Caroline Skinner) about the episode, wrapping up on Sunday with Just Cos from Galllfrey One. Subscribe to the Nerdist Channel now and get ready for everything.